STCW Safety Training for Shipboard Technical Staff

STCW stands for: Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, it was ratified by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) in 1995.

The basic entry level certification is abbreviated within the industry to Basic STCW 95 and comprises four modules (40 hour):

Personal Survival
Fire Fighting
First Aid & CPR
Personal Safety & Social Responsibility

After completion of the STCW-BT (Basic Training) course, the staff will need to 'revalidate' their training certification by completing a refresher course (24 hour STCW-BTR), every five years.

The Training Resources Maritime Institute (TRLMI) in San Diego CA is a good facility to take these classes.

https://www.maritimetrainingschool.com/basic-training (STCW-BT)

https://www.maritimetrainingschool.com/basic-training-refresher (STCW-BTR)

MPT – Maritime Professional Training (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

https://www.mptusa.com/program-packages-results.cfm?pid=3 - STCW Basic Safety Training (5 Days)

https://www.mptusa.com/single-course.cfm?n=165&m=STCW-Basic-Training-Refresher-Course - 165 STCW Basic Training Refresher Course (3 Days)

Hotel Info - https://www.mptusa.com/housing.cfm

There are a few hotels, restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance to MPT. They do not provide lunch but there is a food truck in the parking lot and a few places within walking distance. On the day or days going to the fire field or pool, it is recommend to bring your lunch.

Please contact Brad Julson (Supervisor of Technical Support) for more information.